Hair bulb

Hair bulb This is the lower part of the hair follicle, located in the dermis. It is invisible to the naked eye and forms part of the hair root. The hair bulb contains hair matrix cells, which divide and form new cells that make up the hair. For the hair bulb to function properly, it requires, amongst other things, oxygen and nutrients supplied via the bloodstream.

Hair bulb is responsible for hair formation and growth. The hair papilla, located in its lower part, contains blood vessels that supply the nutrients needed for proper cell division. Within onion bulbs hair It also contains the hair matrix, where new cells that form the hair shaft are produced.

Hair growth takes place cyclically. In hair growth phase, i.e. anagenie, the hair bulb remains active and produces new cells. After the transitional phase, the hair enters a resting phase and then falls out. The duration of each stage of the cycle may vary depending on the individual and the type of hair.

The functioning of the hair follicle can be affected by, amongst other things, genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, stress, illness and certain medicines. Excessive hair loss can also occur as part of various types of alopecia, including androgenetic alopecia. Depending on the cause of the problem, treatment may involve medication and procedures designed to improve the condition of the hair and scalp, including, amongst others,. needle mesotherapy of the scalp.